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Chapter 18
What's Right
Lisanna P.O.V
There where cracks everywhere. I could barley make out the world beyond the mirror. Levy was right about one thing; I did want to get out. And I was going to do that.
I'm beginning to feel my body. My hands, my feet, my head. They are starting to come back to me. I slam against the mirror again, listening to the tinkling sound of glass falling to the floor. The room around me is no longer white. It's a swirling array or blues and grays. Must be an affect of my breaking the mirror. I stand up and stare at the fractured glass. Just beyond I can see a lake and my friends.
"I'll be there soon guys," I say, running at the glass. The impact doesn't come.
Levy P.O.V
I try not to stare at Gajeel, who sits across from me. Everyone is gathered around the fire, talking. I can't help but notice that Natsu ans Lucy are as far away from each other as possible. Lucy sits beside me, talking to Juvia who sits on her other side. Natsu sits across the fire, next to Gray and Erza. I catch him glancing at the Princess before tearing his gaze back to the red headed knight.
Something definitely happened.
"Hey, Levy?" Lucy asks, causing me to look at her. "Why aren't you sitting beside Gajeel?"
I blush and look away. She seem's genuinely curious, not like she's asking to be funny or asking because she knows something happened.
"Lev?" she asks again, tilting her head to try and meet my gaze.
"I kissed him," I whisper. I hear her lightly gasp and look up. She doesn't shout out, just looks at me with wide eyes. "He saved me from falling from a tree and I kissed him."
"That's good, right?" I shake my head at her. "What happened?"
"He kissed me back for a minute," I mumble. "It was amazing. Then suddenly he pushed me away, jumped from the tree and disappeared. I guess I was wrong. He doesn't like me."
"Levy McGarden, you shut up," Lucy whispers with venom. I stare at her in shock whole she glares back. "Gajeel is in love with you. In. Love. Okay? He ran away because he either doesn't think he's good enough for you or he doesn't know how to deal with his emotions. He loves you. No questions asked."
"Really?" I ask, glancing up at the black haired man. I meet his red gaze before blushing and looking away.
"Yes, really," Lucy says, a smile in her voice. "I've seen how he looks at you, Levy. The man in love. And I have to say he has great taste in girls." I grin at this.
"Thank's Lucy," I say standing up. She frowns at me and tilts her head. "I'm just going for a walk, don't worry." Before she can say anything, I walk away.
I let my hand's trail along the trunks of the trees around me, staring up at the night sky. The stars shine back and I trace their constellations with my eyes. Lucy showed me them at when we where kids, out in the Palace gardens in out make-shift tent. I miss those time, before out duties took over. We didn't see each other as much anymore. I know it's horrible but in a way, I'm glad we have to find this cure. I get to see my friend again. I lean against a tree, tilting my head back and staring at the stars.
"You okay, Shrimp?" I squeak and jump, turning my head around. Gajeel appears from the darkness and look's at me, head tilted. I nod and look away, blushing. "I need to talk to you."
He comes to stand beside me, leaning against the tree and sliding down so he sits at it's base. I stare down at him before sitting down as well. He sighs and I look away, scared about what he's going to say. I brace myself when he opens his mouth.
"I'm no good with this type of thing, Levy," he says. I almost gasp when I hear him use my name. "So I guess I'll just say it outright and hope you don't hate me."
He turns so he is kneeling in front of me, gazing into my brown eyes. His hand take mine and he sighs again, looking away for a moment. When he speaks he stares at me again, smiling slightly.
"I love you, Levy," he says simply. I gape at him, stunned. Not what I was expecting. "I always have I guess, I just never realised it until you kissed me. That's why I ran away. I never was great when it came to dealing with my feelings."
I stare at him, mouth open, as he stares back. He slowly begins to frown when my silence lengthens. Before he can say anything, however, I launch myself at him, securing my lips to his. He reel's back slightly at the force, his arms automatically winding around my waist. I clutch my hand at his chest, gathering his t-shirt into my fingers. He pulls me closer and I sigh.
Lucy was right. I really did have nothing to worry about.
Juvia P.O.V
"Lucy, Juvia wonders where Levy went," I ask, turning to look at the blonde who smiles back. "And Gajeel too."
"Levy went for a walk and Gajeel followed," Lucy answers, grinning now. "I bet their now kissing."
"Juvia thinks so to," I say, smiling. I am happy for Gajeel. He will make Levy happy, just like she makes him happy.
"Wait, Gajeel and Levy?" Gray asks, leaning around me to look at Lucy.
"Of course, Gray," I say, smiling at his denseness. It was adorable. "Juvia wonders how you did not notice?"
"Never thought about it I guess," Gray muses, looking off into the distance.
"Idiot," Lucy mumbles, but she's smiling. "It's about time they got together. No point in waiting around for something to happen. If you like someone, you should make the move." She stare at Gray who looks away. I swear I can see him blushing.
"You have a point, Lucy," Erza says, her hand in Jellal's. I smile at them, happy that they are finally together. "No point in waiting around." She leans her head on Jellal's shoulder and he kisses her forehead. The look happy.
"Juvia wishes for what you have," I say, looking down wistfully.
"Don't worry, Juvia," Lucy says. "You'll get it one day, don't worry. Maybe Lyon will be the one." I know she is teasing and I giggle.
"Why would she go out with that idiot?" Gray blurts out. I stare at him, confused. "He's stuck up and wouldn't give her the time of day. She deserves more than that." For some reason, I'm suddenly angry.
"What would Gray know of what Juvia needs?" I shout, standing up and glaring down at him. "Gray knows nothing of Juvia. If Gray knows so much, why doesn't he just date Juvia himself." I turn and run away from him, around the edge of the lake.
I don't stop until I am on the opposite bank, finally sinking down and crying. Stupid Gray. Stupid heart. Stupid tears. Why couldn't he just see I loved him? I though I made it obvious but apparently not. I bring my knees tightly to my chest and sob into them, curling into a ball.
"Juvia?" a soft voice says and I freeze. I look up, tears still falling, into the dark eyes of Gray. I stare at him for a moment before turning away and staring out onto the water. "Juvia, please, I am so sorry."
"Juvia does not know what Gray means," I say haughtily I hear him sit down beside me and freeze. His hand reaches to tug my face around and suddenly I'm looking at him.
"I'm sorry for not telling you how I feel. I'm sorry for being an idiot. I'm sorry for not noticing how you felt and having to wait until Lucy almost kicked me into the lake to realise it. But most of all, I'm sorry for hurting you." He leans forward and gently kisses me.
When he pulls back, I just stare at him, too shocked to move. He just looks back at me, saying nothing. His dark hair falls in his face and I can't help but think about how adorable he looks.
"Huh?" I say. Very good Juvia. You sound like an idiot. He just smiles and leans forwards again.
"I love you, Juvia Loxar," he whispers, before kissing me again. This time, though, I kiss him back.
Lucy was right. I would get my romance one day and that day is today.
Lucy P.O.V
I can just make out the figure of Gray and Juvia across the lake. I sigh in content when they kiss again. About time, I think. Gray really can be dense, even more than Natsu. I flinch and drag my thought away from the pink haired boy and loom over at Lisanna. What I say makes me gasp.
She's limp, her head hanging like a dolls. But it's not that which makes me gasp. It's the fact that she's glowing. I jump up and run over to her, throwing myself down beside her and grabbing her hand. She's warm and I can hear her labored breathing. Something happening.
"Lucy, what's happening?" I hear Elfman ask. I shake my head and continue to stare at his sister. She suddenly gasps and throws her head back, her eyes tightly shut.
"Erza, get over here," I shout, not looking away from the white haired girl. Her short hair is matted against her head with sweat and he breathing hitches. Yes, something was happening.
When her eyes open, I stare back, shocked. She blinks several times, looking about in awe before her gaze lands on me again. "Lucy?" she says, sounding sleepy.
I smile, tears in my eyes, and hug her. She laughs and tries to hug me back failing due to the vines binding her. I yank the apart and he launches herself at me, crying. I stroke her back and mumble soft words her while she crys into my neck. Finally, we have Lisanna back.
Everything is right.
Aine P.O.V
"There a weird bunch, aren't they?" I ask, braiding Anila's hair into a long braid down her back. Adan snorts, while Kai shakes his head while he smiles at the group in amusement.
We sit in the tree above them, watching over our new found friends. I watch the pink haired one -Natsu- as he watches the Princess. Covet glances, which on he is aware of. Something as changed between the two, yet neither seem to notice. I tie a flower around the end of the braid and let it fall against my sister back. She glances around and smile at me, her white-blonde hair sweeping into her eyes.
"They'll get together," her voice whispers in my head. I nod and stare at the two, smiling. They would. Just not yet.
"You two really need to stop that," Adam groans. I stick my tongue out at him and he laughs.
I watch him as he does, mesmerized by the tilt of his head and the movement of his shoulders. Anilia's tap on my shoulder causes me to jump and I look at her.
"Yeah, Ani?" I ask.
"Stop drooling over him and tell him how you feel." She looks so serious.
"No way in hell, sis," I yelp. She just laughs. Well her shoulder move and her mouth opens, yet no sound come out. Like always.
"What are you on about?" Adan asks. I shout that its nothing while Anila shakes her head. He grumbles and looks away pouting. He looks so adorable.
"We'll need to be quick to move in the morning," Kai muses, staring down that the now awakened Lisanna. "Zeref will know he no longer has control over the girl."
"Yeah, good point," I say while Ani nods. She stare at Kai, a slight blush on her cheeks. She is just a hypocrite If I have to tell Adan then she should tell Kai
It's the right thing to do.
Layla P.O.V
"So now you know," I say, my arm wrapped around Grace. She nods mutely, to shocked to speak.
"It's a lot to take in, I know," Marco says. "But we need you help."
"I'll help," Grace whispers, looking up. "My brother needs to realise what he is doing and Zeref must be stopped. Igneel must also stop living in guilt."
"But can you handle it," the Spirit King asks.
"Yes," she answers, standing up and pulling me with her. "I can."
She steps away and begins to glow. I shield my eyes, straining to see past the light that is shrouding her body. When is clears I stare in shock.
In Grace's place is a dragon, with scales the colour of gold. There is a pinky undertone to them, making them seem iridescent. Her eye's are a deep golden colour and she grins a fanged grin at me. A soft chuckle resonates from her chest as she looks at me.
"Surprised?" the dragon asks. Or I should say Grace. I nod limply. "Don't worry, your daughter will be fine."
"I know Grace," I say. "I trust you."
And there we have it :) Lisanna is back and most of the couples are together. Maybe some Nalu in the next chapter guys :)
Till next time :D
